Portrait IFA – Die Höhere Fachschule für IT und Digital Business

IFA – The College of Higher Education for IT and Digital Business

IFA is the College of Higher Education for IT and Digital Business in German-speaking Switzerland and a school within the ipso! network. IFA’s specialized portfolio includes over 35 educational programs in the fields of computer science, business informatics, cybersecurity, and business AI. The College of Higher Education for IT, Digital Business, and Economics consistently focuses on the demands of the modern workplace. Whether it’s traditional training or continuing education, further training (NDS), or targeted certificate programs: IFA prepares specialists and executives in a practical manner for demanding tasks in the digital economy. IFA is distinguished by innovation, a consistent focus on practical application, and strong ties to the Swiss ICT industry.

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Information technology and security

• Cybersecurity Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Computer Scientist (CHE), Application Development with a Focus on Application Security, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Computer Scientist (CHE), Platform Development with a Focus on Cybersecurity, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• ICT Application Development Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• ICT Platform Development Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree

Economy

• HR Assistant HRSE Distance Learning Program
• HR Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Management Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Higher Business Diploma Plus (HWD Plus) VSH
• SVF Certificate in Leadership

Business informatics and business AI

• ICT Manager with a Federal Diploma, Professional Master's Degree
• AI Business Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree (2 semesters)
• AI Business Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree (3 semesters)
• AI Boost: get more done in less time
• AI-Ready: The practical course for professionals
• Bachelor of Science UAS in Business Information Technology / Business Informatics
• Digital Collaboration Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Business Information Systems Specialist (CHE), Professional Bachelor's Degree
• Business Information Systems Specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Professional Bachelor's Degree

ICT basic education

• Federal VET Diploma computer scientist

Seminars and certification exams

• IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE FL)
• IPMA Level D® - Certification Exam
• ITIL® 4 FL - Seminar incl. certification exam
• ISTQB Advanced Level Technical Test Analyst - Seminar incl. certification exam
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Analyst - Seminar incl. certification exam
• ISTQB Advanced Level Test Manager - Seminar incl. certification exam
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level - Seminar incl. certification exam